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Shiseido

Senka Perfect UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. — unknown global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Single-string ingredient list shows alcohol, octinoxate, citrus peel oil and fragrance; tinted essence is wearable but high irritation/endocrine load.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
61.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1294 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Single-string ingredient list shows alcohol, octinoxate, citrus peel oil and fragrance; tinted essence is wearable but high irritation/endocrine load.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A sheer tinted essence built on Octinoxate, zinc oxide, DHHB, and bemotrizinol. The concatenated INCI also shows alcohol and orange peel oil sitting alongside hyaluronic acid, honey, and rice germ oil — a comfortable feel undercut by a meaningful sensitivity load.

Pros
  • Iron oxide tint blurs tone with a lightweight essence feel
  • Modern filters DHHB and bemotrizinol pair with zinc oxide
  • Honey, sericin, and sodium hyaluronate add humectant support
  • Rice germ oil and camellia extract bring emollient and antioxidant touches
Cons
  • Alcohol sits high in the INCI and may dry sensitive skin
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Orange peel oil acts as a fragrance and potential photosensitizer
  • Concatenated INCI limits transparency on percentages and order

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a sheer tinted essence with skincare touches at an accessible price, who can tolerate alcohol, Octinoxate, and citrus peel oil.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 76
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 32
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 1 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Water (Aqua)・Alcohol・Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate・Peg-8・Zinc Oxide・Butylene Glycol・Glycerin・Caprylyl Methicone・Polysilicone-15・Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate・Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine・Cetyl Ethylhexanoate・Honey (Mel)・Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil・Sodium Hyaluronate・Sericin・Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate・Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract・Ppg-17・Silica・Triethoxycaprylylsilane・Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer・Mica・Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether・Bht・Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil・Aluminum Hydroxide・Dimethicone・Talc・Citric Acid・Potassium Sorbate・Hydrogen Dimethicone・Tocopherol・Phenoxyethanol・Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)・Iron Oxides (Ci 77491)・Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water (Aqua)・Alcohol・Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate・Peg-8・Zinc Oxide・Butylene Glycol・Glycerin・Caprylyl Methicone・Polysilicone-15・Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate・Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine・Cetyl Ethylhexanoate・Honey (Mel)・Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil・Sodium Hyaluronate・Sericin・Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate・Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract・Ppg-17・Silica・Triethoxycaprylylsilane・Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer・Mica・Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether・Bht・Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil・Aluminum Hydroxide・Dimethicone・Talc・Citric Acid・Potassium Sorbate・Hydrogen Dimethicone・Tocopherol・Phenoxyethanol・Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)・Iron Oxides (Ci 77491)・Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.